Opal Smith Elementary School

Opal Smith Elementary School serves 682 students in grades Prekindergarten-6. 
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

School Overview

Opal Smith Elementary School's student population of 682 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
682 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Opal Smith Elementary School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
6%
Hispanic
32%
54%
Black
51%
13%
White
10%
24%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
0.63
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Opal Smith Elementary School?
682 students attend Opal Smith Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Opal Smith Elementary School students are Black, 32% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Opal Smith Elementary School?
Opal Smith Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Opal Smith Elementary School offer ?
Opal Smith Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Opal Smith Elementary School part of?
Opal Smith Elementary School is part of Crandall Independent School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 682 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 90%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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